Indie Artist Archive

"A stunning debut single… solid, bright surf pop hit" - TheMusic.com.au "a raw and compelling record" Hhhhappy.com Following on from the success of her first single, premiered on TheMusic.com.au with nationwide radio airplay, Mihka Chee is set to release her debut EP, ‘Both’;…

Tumbleweed may disappear here and there for a while, the hiatus was nearly two years this time & it felt like it may have lasted forever, but when friends twisted our arm to pull ourselves together to do a few shows…

"Rock music in the seventies was changed by three bands – the Sex Pistols, the Ramones and The Saints." Bob Geldof On the 40th anniversary of the release of The Saints’ classic album ‘(I’m) Stranded’, founding member, guitarist and songwriter Ed…

Amateur Hour (amateurhour.tv), a DIY variety show created by Laura Imbruglia & friends, is back for a second season! They’ve been teasing their beloved weekly bites of music, comedy and arts-centric interviews since October but will now finally be compiling these, along with…

Vanilla Gorilla announce the release of their new single ‘Rainbow Girl’, out Friday 19th May 2017. Vanilla Gorilla consists of 5 young dudes from the Mid North Coast of NSW, they all share a passion for the earth, creating art…

The names Radio Birdman and Died Pretty evoke many images for those who know and love Australian independent music. Now, in what just might be this year's most exciting Australian musical events, both bands will perform in a series of one off double headline…

NZ multi-instrumentalist Mihka Chee releases debut single, ‘I Was Better’ featuring burlesque and string section at Record Crate, Sydney Launch. A tongue-in-cheek breakup song about forcing the past to stay where it belongs, ‘I Was Better’ is the debut single…

An explosion of filthy primordial guitars, liquid rhythms and primal voodoo jams, The Cherry Dolls are the pied pipers of those in search of the endless party and the eternal weekend. With two critically acclaimed EPs under their belt and more broken…

Florida-born multi-instrumentalist RADICAL FACE (a.k.a. Ben Cooper) has his sights set on Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this coming May and June! For more than a decade, in a shed behind his mother’s house, Ben Cooper embarked on…

After a few years of occasional gigging just for fun, The Darling Buds are delighted to be releasing a new 4 track ep 'Evergreen' on Odd Box Records. This will be the first new material released by the Buds for…

"Standing here watching this perfect jukebox band you are reminded by just how many great songs The Undertones have, every riff, every vocal line, every moment drips in pop perfection and the thrill of two entwining guitars that cram so much…

Strange Yonder & Contrary today announce an East Coast tour by ALLAH-LAS (Los Angeles). Reaching Australian shores for the first time in May, the band will perform shows in Brisbane, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. Allah-Las have released…

One of UK’s hottest singer/songwriters LEWIS WATSON is returning to Australian shores this June in support of his sensational as yet unreleased second album midnight. The rising troubadour, known for his impressive live shows, will treat fans to a collection of striking…

Atlanta Georgia Southern Rock n’ Roll legends NASHVILLE PUSSY are set to blaze a trail through Australia and New Zealand in May 2017. Defying any genre, Nashville Pussy are a cowpunk, southern HARD rock and psychobilly monster smeared with whisky soaked sleaze….

Sydney's quiet achievers, Unity Floors pull through with their new single "Cost Of Living" – a cut from their latest album "Life Admin", released via Popfrenzy Records (4 Stars, Rolling Stone magazine). The duo describe the song as about "Uncertainty in life…

The Clouds were among the leading lights of the Australian indie scene in the early to mid-nineties, fronted by the dual vocals of Jodi Phillis and Patricia Young. With three Top 50 Albums – including the classic "Penny Century" (going Gold)…

• Stream 'Stick Around' via Billboard Magazine When four 11 year olds started a band in 2005, nobody – its members included – knew what to expect. Ten years on, Active Bird Community continues to enliven the stage with their sprightly slacker vibes…

Xylouris White round out their Australian summer odyssey with a final run of headline appearances taking in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney alongside a debut appearance for Womadelaide. The March shows follow a recent brace of shows as special guest to…

HARTS today announces his ‘Smoke Fire Hope Desire’ Tour for February/March 2017 – 9 new dates around Australia including select regional towns and his largest headline metro shows to date in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Harts has also just signed a US…

"Friday night saw the return of the Violent Femmes to Australia. And what a triumphant return it was. The absolute capacity crowd in front of Stage 2 were in constant motion – ranging from flat out head banging to substance…

Brooklyn indie electro-pop duo CHAIRLIFT are returning to Australian shores this December! Members Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly first captured the world’s attention with their breakout single ‘Bruises’, which featured a range of uncanny pop sensibilities, mixed with polished production…

Feel Presents are excited to announce the debut Australian tour for righteous punk-funk ’n soul group Chain and The Gang, the brainchild of Washington DC’s most alert citizen, Mr. Ian Svenonious. "Chain & the Gang are singular, terrifying, unparalleled. Not…

Sydney’s stalwarts Zeahorse are finally back with their second record ‘Torana Dreamin’. The sophomore record is a move on from the psych drone of 2013 ‘Pools’ to an exploration of the tougher and visceral forms of Australian punk music. With…

QUAILS is the solo project of Sydney based singer, songwriter, producer Amy Pes. From a background spanning indie/alternative through to being one third of electronic popsters Tokyo Denmark Sweden, Pes has collaborated with a number of electronic/dance artists including Tom Piper,…

Dinosaur Jr return to Australia this January touring off the back of their new album Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not their first since 2012 and their fourth since 2005’s unlikely reformation. "If you ever begin to think your best days are…

Drenched in Brisbane pride, power pop-rock outfit Babaganouj have grown a legion of fans since their 2011 inception. While keeping with their distinctly Australian style, The Nouj’s sound is reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Yuck, taking inspiration from…

Much like Willy Wonka in the first part of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, like Christian Bale in the first part of The Dark Knight Rises, like the titular vehicle in Dude, Where's My Car?, Sydney quartet THE SNOWDROPPERS have been mysteriously…

In a culture obsessed with content, saturation, and continual exposure, it’s rare to find artists who prefer to lurk outside of the public eye. Thomas Pynchon is perhaps the most notable contemporary recluse—a virtually faceless figure who occasionally creeps out…

“The Soft Moon somehow manage to be both wistful and punishing.” - musicOMH.com It is with great pleasure to announce the debut Australian tour of The Soft Moon this October. Converting sounds into the live realm will be a full live band to…

Garage-punk pioneers and stand out performers at 2012’s inaugural Dig It Up! Invitational, The Sonics return to Australia this September / October at the invite of Wollongong’s Yours & Owls Festival and for headline shows around the country. “… finally hitting our shores after a four decade…

“Whether you’re looking to fall in love this summer or pine away unrequited, you won't find a better soundtrack than this.” - Rolling Stone? We are pleased to announce that rock and roll brats, Bleached will bring their sunshiney, West Coast vibes to…

Recovered and ready, Chan Marshall a/k/a Cat Power returns as promised with a new set of dates, same select venues. Tickets for all previous shows remain valid for the new dates with a on-sale date of Friday 4th March set for all…

Melbourne psych rock troubadours The Demon Parade return to the country’s stages with an East Coast shows that sees them debuting live their brand new single, ‘Succumb To A Feather’. A mind blowing blast of sitar and tabla backed Eastern…

“Friedberger’s melodies familiar and redolent of artists like Harry Nilsson and Neil Young without playing like nostalgia.“ –Pitchfork Popfrenzy are thrilled to welcome Eleanor Friedberger (with band) back to Australia. The ex-Fiery Furnacessinger/songwriter was last seen here in 2012 playing headline shows at the Sydney…

Often when a band releases their debut album and hits the road hard to promote it, as Eagulls most certainly did, they return with something in the way of an encapsulation of that period. However, in the case of Eagulls, the polar opposite…

“Mogwai, thanks to constant thoughtful redefining of their parameters, are still a work in thrilling progress” - MOJO Mogwai recently debuted 'Ether', the second track to be lifted from their forthcoming new album Atomic, due for release on 1 April via Rock…

Following the critical success of his sophomore album Armwrestling Atlas, Mathas begins 2016 with the release of his latest single ‘Bravo Troll’. The single continues Mathas’ exploration of the world around him, written on a 1979 Yamaha Electone C-35 Organ and…

Still absolutely buoyant from their 30th anniversary tour AND the world-wide release of their best album-to-date “Peel Me Like A Egg”, Sydney’s colourful rocking identities THE HARD-ONS come bearing good news for music lovers and sports fans alike. May 2016 will…

As 2016 kicks into gear, the devil has taken control of Melbourne based alt-country artist Krista Polvere and the year ahead promises to be a wild ride. Having received national airplay and video play for her single Shut Up &…

Drenched in Brisbane pride, power pop-rock outfit Babaganouj have grown a legion of fans since their 2011 inception. While keeping with their distinctly Australian style, The Nouj’s sound is reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart,…

'Walk To The One You Love' added to triple j rotation. Twin Peaks are ecstatic to announce their third record, Down In Heaven, which will be released on the 13th May through via Caroline Australia Having careened across America and beyond, sharing their…

Radio Birdman's 2015 European tour made enough successful noise for them to gain spots this coming June on several festivals, most notably Spain’s Azkena Rock Festival and Belgium’s Sjock Festival. The impact of their sell out one-off London show was…

Due to the initial show selling out in mere days, we are pleased to announce a second show for Melbourne fans of Scottish post-punk trailblazers, The Jesus and Mary Chain on Sunday March 6th at 170 Russell. They will be treating fans…

LOW return to Australia this April after an almost 6-year absence making their Melbourne Recital Hall debut and for headline performances right around the country. Formed in 1993 around the husband-wife duo of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, Low have…